New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) LL126, Article 323, requires building owners to complete a series of steps to help improve the safety of parking garage structures in all five boroughs. A parking structure is defined as a building or space used for parking or storage of motor vehicles, other than an automotive service station, automotive repair shop, or private garages serving one- and two-family homes not exceeding 650 square feet in area and one-story height.

The Marriage of Earth and Water and Fire Boston Valley Terra Cotta explores the past, present and future potential of a highly versatile, sustainable, durable and beautiful material. Terra cotta, Italian for ‘baked earth,’ deriving from the Latin Terra Cocta, is a natural clay-based material dating back to ancient civilizations. On the morning of March 5, 2026, a three-person team from Boston Valley Terra Cotta, a global manufacturer of custom architectural façade solutions f

The Barclay Vessey Building, 140 West Street Arcade The Queensboro Bridge Western Underside Vault Space Restoration Retrospective Location: Andromeda Auditorium On November 12, Skyline Restoration hosted two distinguished professionals who brought presentations of their own experiences working with Guastavino Vaults to a diverse group of restoration industry professionals. Each presenter told the attendees about their specific learning curve with the “Cohesive Construction” G

On October 1st, Skyline Restoration proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Demo Day: Plaza Waterproofing Edition , presented in collaboration with the ICRI Metro New York Chapter and the National Women in Roofing - NYC Council (NWIR). From live demos to expert-led presentations, attendees got an up-close look at plaza waterproofing systems, inverted roof assemblies, and expansion joint transitions—a hands-on experience that brought technical insight to life. A big thank-you to all

A behind-the-scenes look at how engineers safely restored the viaduct ceiling under Park Avenue’s historic Helmsley Building. The Park Avenue Viaduct, one of Midtown Manhattan’s busiest roadways, runs through the base of the 35-story Helmsley Building. Since the ceilings of the two arched tunnels are part of the 35-story Beaux-Arts building’s exterior wall system, they are subject to compliance with New York City’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program regulations. - PHOTO: AL

Updated guidebook, enhanced landmark maps, and new archaeology database improve access to preservation resources. Image: NYC.GOV On June 27, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) announced the launch of new and updated resources to help the public more easily access agency information and navigate the permitting process. The updated LPC Permit Guidebook: How to Get Staff-Level Approvals provides step-by-step guidance for submitting complete, accurate applications,

On April 19, 1965, New York City made history when Mayor Robert F. Wagner signed the Landmarks Law—legislation born from the loss of the original Pennsylvania Station and a growing public call to protect the city’s architectural and cultural identity. Sixty years later, that law has grown into one of the most robust municipal preservation programs in the country. New York Mayor Wagner signing the Landmarks Law on April 19,1965. — Photo: The New York Preservation Archive Proje

An award-winning restoration uncovers a hidden 20th-century roofing system—and a modern solution forged through collaboration. The headquarters of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, located in Manhattan, is a five-story building of brick, limestone, and cast stone, designed in the Colonial Revival style by architect Richard Henry Dana, Jr. — Photo: Li/Saltzman Architects Honored with four awards: • 2025 Lucy G. Moses Award from the New York Landm